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Lions Australia District 201V1-4 District Governor 2009-10 Jill Qualtrough welcomes you to her District in Victoria. This Lions District covers around 76 Lions, Leos and Lioness Clubs throughout metropolitan and country Victoria. From Melbourne CBD to Robinvale in the North, to Heathcote in the East, Hopetoun in the West and the major provincial cities of Bendigo and Ballarat. Photo above shows Jill's visit to the Maryborough Club which supports the local brach of 'Riding for the Disabled'. The Club has donated a substantial amount to the horse drawn vehicle which caters for wheelchairs and disabled people to drive the cart under trained and safe supervision by volunteers. More Photos, Click Here.........
In addition to Josh and Danni becoming Leos from a YOTY background, the new Leos Club also has Louise McCarthy - a former Vic State winner of YOTY and Michael Holder who is a former Tasmanian YOTY State winner. The new club is loosely based around students attending Melbourne University. The idea of encouraging YOTY entrants to form similar clubs is being encouraged by the MD committees for YOTY and Leos. Initial work is being undertaken in a number of areas around the country and we are hopeful that more clubs may be started. For larger photo, Click Here..... Convention Presentation by Environment Chairman SamAn environmental promotional slideshow was presented at the 2009 Tooleybuc District Convention and can be viewed by clicking on the hyperlink. .......Powerpoint Presentation 8 meg Righteous Pups Update
During those 18 months he will be placed with a foster family, and will attend "school" Monday to Friday. Our District is supporting Dennis during his training. Lions Big Blood Bank ChallengeHelp your District win the inaugural Blood Bank Challenge by donating blood at your local Blood Bank between 1st November 2009 and 31st January 2010. Download and Complete the form, ask a staff member at the Blood Bank to sign it for you, and send it to your Cabinet Secretary by 14th February 2010 to be included in your District’s tally. Grab a group from your club and book in together- challenge another club or zone to beat your tally. Righteous Pups
This motion was that Lions should assist the Righteous Pups Organisation. Righteous Pups suports the training of Austistic Assistance Dogs. The term "autism" was first used in 1943 by Dr Leo Kanner. He published a paper about a group of children he had observed in his clinic. These children were unlike most others - withdrawn, non-verbal, with bizarre ritualistic and repetitive behaviours. We would ask each Lions Club, when organising its financial plan for the next disbursement, to ensure the expansion of the training program for these special dogs. Through our support more children with autism will benefit from a special assistance dog. Details on how to Donate Here........ Further Details see the Righteous Pups Web Site at: The Environment
The Lions, officially in 1972, made a commitment to servicing the community in environmental related projects. These projects are aimed to improve the quality of air, water and land as well as protect and preserve local flora and fauna. Other areas that the clubs seek to assist with are recycling efforts. These projects were initiated in conformance to the Lions Policy Statement on the Human Environment. An environmental promotional slideshow was presented at the 2009 Tooleybuc District Convention and can be viewed by clicking on the hyperlink. Becoming a Lion
Our 1.3 million men and women in 205 countries and geographic areas conduct vision and health screenings, build parks, support eye hospitals, award scholarships, assist youth, provide help in time of disaster and much more.
Lions club members are men and women who strive to make a difference in their local community as well as in communities worldwide. Their volunteer efforts go beyond the support of vision care, to addressing unmet health and education needs worldwide. We meet the needs of our local communities and the world. |
Governor's Visits to Clubs Follow the District Governor and her mascot Leah as they visit all of the 76 Clubs in our districtBacchus Marsh Lioness Carisbrook Haddon Lancefield - Romsey Rainbow |
we serve... service to the community... learning new skills... building lasting friendships...
Lions District 201V1-4
Victoria, Australia
Christmas Pictured at left are Josh Anderson President, Tina Hosseini VP, Phillip Gao Treasurer, Ron Skeen the MD201 Youth and Community Projects Manager.
Dennis is one of a litter of 7 pups, bought at a cost of $1500 each. By the time he has completed his training at around 18 months of age, and is ready to be placed with an autistic child from a needy family near a club within District V1-4, he will have cost Righteous Pups $29,000.00 
Bendigo Lions Club sponsored a successful motion to Lions District V1-4 at its convention in October 2009.
Lions Clubs are known for serving the community as well as organizing projects and activities to raise money for the community.
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